Recent content by flylioness

I don't see a contradiction in hating Putin and Russian politics on the one hand, and adoring Russian gymnastics on the other. I do have some cognitive dissonance between Melnikova's gymnastics and friendliness with international gymnasts on the one hand, and her appearing in political...

It depends on how you define "happy". If happy means "only work when you feel like it" and do whatever you fancy at any given time, then I agree that this won't lead you to the top anywhere. However, I do think extreme self-discipline and some sacrifice can coexist with what I would call...

Thank you! :)

I am not entirely sure where I stand on this but I think the right approach differs from person to person. I agree that tremendous discipline and some sacrifice is required to reach the highest levels anywhere, and that there need to be high expectations to foster success. I also agree that, in...